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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lake Barrington, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lake Barrington, A Place for Mom can help. With 26 memory care facilities in Lake Barrington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lake Barrington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lake Barrington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lake Barrington, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Norwood Park, Edison Park and Ohare.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Palatine, Glenview and Mount Prospect.

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7.1
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53 reviews
7.1
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53 reviews
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11%
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We feel the facility & staff are the best we've experienced. This is a lively, happy place & everyone has been so nice to us & especially my mother in law. The Doctor has been wonderful- he actually calls us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Courtyard at McHenry is an Independent, Assisted Living Campus with Memory Care located on 13 acres of gorgeous wooded property in the Heart of the Fox River Valley in McHenry, IL. With a quaint downtown district that offers historic buildings and specialty shopping, along with a variety of...
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8.5
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8.5
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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Lake Barrington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Barrington is $6,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakemoor, IL with an average of $5,777 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lake Barrington, IL vs. nearby cities

Lake Barrington, IL
$6,053/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lake Barrington, IL vs. the state and national average

Lake Barrington, IL
$6,053/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lake Barrington vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,053/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lake Barrington, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,073/mo
Studio
$5,460/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,685/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,486/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,543/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lake Barrington over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lake Barrington

Recent reviews for memory care in Lake Barrington

Melody Living Lake in the Hills

5.0
After my father's death we wanted my mother to be closer to us. She suffered from progressive dementia and needed care on virtually every level. We heard about Melody Living and decided to investigate. We wanted to be sure that her care would be good as her former residence. We visited the ...
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Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Lake Barrington review score based on 248 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 24 Lake Barrington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Barrington review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lake Barrington review score compared against nearby cities

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Lake Barrington, IL24 facilities
8.9
8.8
Port Barrington, IL26 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Barrington memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 248 reviews of 24 Lake Barrington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Barrington resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Lake Barrington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Barrington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Barrington, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lake Barrington memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Lake Barrington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
95.8%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.2%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.8%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
73.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Barrington memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lake Barrington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
79.2%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
26.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Barrington memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake Barrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Barrington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
70.8%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
70.8%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
16.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Barrington memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake Barrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
83.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
79.2%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Barrington memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Lake Barrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
79.2%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.8%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
47.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Galloway Senior Living and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lake Barrington, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 26 memory care facilities near Lake Barrington, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Lake Barrington, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Galloway Senior Living and Clarendale of Algonquin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 26 memory care facilities near you in Lake Barrington, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lake Barrington, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lake Barrington, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Lake Barrington, Illinois ranges from $1130 to $15938. The average Memory Care cost in Lake Barrington, Illinois is $6,053. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lake Barrington, Illinois typically starts at $1130. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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